The world's bullion coins are usually dedicated to strong national symbols and the "Czech Lion", the first of its kind to be minted for the Czech market, is no exception. The weight of the gold coin of the Czech Mint with the year 2025 is one half of a troy ounce.

The most famous story about how the exotic lion became the symbol of the Czech land is the tale of Bruncvík - a mythical prince who travelled to far away Africa where he helped the king of animals in his fight with the lion sledge. A more believable explanation is offered by the old chroniclers. According to them, in 1158 Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa rewarded Prince Vladislaus II with a royal crown and a new crest animal, which replaced the existing eagle. The lion represented the virtues of chivalry, strength and courage that Vladislaus showed during the conquest of the city of Milan in the Emperor's service. And how did the heraldic beast get its second tail? Heroism played a role again.   King Přemysl Otakar I helped Emperor Otto IV in his fight against the Saxons in 1204, and in return the Bohemian lion was given a second tail, which distinguished it from the beasts of other nations and gave it a unique prestige. Medieval writers, however, liked to colour their narratives, therefore, they are not a reliable source of information. Therefore, one thing is certain - the first truly documented Bohemian lion was a symbol of the Přemyslid dynasty and appears on the equestrian seal of Vladislav Henry from 1203. The lion was elevated to the emblem of the whole country by Přemysl Otakar II, the Iron and Gold King.

In 2025, all variants of the bullion coin received a brand new relief, however, the main idea remained the same. The reverse side is dominated by a realistic Czech lion wearing the St. Wenceslas Crown. The additional motif is an eagle, which is a synthesis of the St. Wenceslas, Moravian and Silesian birds of prey, and the Czech flag. The author of the relief is traditionally medal maker Asamat Baltaev, DiS. Since the coins of the Czech Mint are issued with the licence of a foreign issuer, which is the island of Niue, their obverse side bears its necessary attributes - the portrait of King Charles III, the nominal value of 25 DOLLARS (NZD) and the year of issue 2025.

Invest in a smart and stylish way and without VAT! In our offer you can also find other variants of the bullion coin "Czech Lion" made of silver and gold. This allows you to easily regulate how much money you invest in precious metals.

The Czech Mint has extensive experience in the production of bullion coins. We have been minting gold and silver "Czech Lion" coins since 2017 and they are popular among investors not only in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, but also in Hungary, Germany, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Canada and the United States. The world's largest online distributor of precious metals has also requested them for its offer. One of the reasons why the Czech Mint's bullion coins have so quickly taken their place alongside their famous global counterparts (such as the Austrian Wiener Philharmoniker, Canadian Maple Leaf, South African Krugerrand, American Eagle, Chinese Panda or Australian Kangaroo) is their low issue limit. While bullion coins of foreign mints are minted in the millions, the issue limit of coins minted in the Czech Republic is calculated in hundreds or thousands. This fact increases the appreciation potential of the investment and provides it with a collector's dimension. Thanks to the artistic processing, the coins will also serve perfectly as an original and valuable gift - for graduation, for a wedding, for the birth of a child or just for fun...

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